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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix E40R
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix E40R ($109.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E18R V2.0 | Fenix E40R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $109.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 220g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | 5500mAh 21700 Li-ion included, USB-C, about 1.5 h to charge |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 5,000 lumens, 242 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 89 h 30 min max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | Four 6500K LEDs |
| Modes | — | Six: four brightness levels, Burst, Strobe |
| Size | — | 138 x 35 x 26.4 mm |
| Rating | — | IP68, magnetic tail |
| Weight | — | 220g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix E18R V2.0
- 1200lm from single cell
- USB-C in-body charging
- Magnetic tail hands-free
- IPX8 waterproof
- Fenix long-term reliability
- 16340 battery less universal
- $65 vs cheaper alternatives
- Large for single-cell
Fenix E40R
- 5,000 lumens from a flashlight 138 mm long
- Wide, flood-style beam from four LEDs
- Magnetic tail and IP68
- USB-C charging with the battery included
- 220 g is heavy for a pocket
- Throw is only 242 m, so it is a flood light first
Fenix E18R V2.0 is the better value at $65. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.